Ultra running articles and media content
Best Ultra Marathons UK 2022: The Ultimate UK Ultra Races List
We've compiled the best ultra marathons and ultra races in the UK for 2022. Everything from beginner ultra marathons to seriously advanced races
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Training for Ultra X Wales with 2021 winner Phillipa Williams
Training for Ultra X Wales with 2021 winner and course record holder Phillipa Williams.
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CBD Oil, Subsitutes for Energy Gels and other Nutrition Advice from Renee McGregor
Renee is a leading Sports and Eating Disorder Specialist Dietitian. We spent 30 minutes answering your questions about the latest sports nutrition advice.
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The Benefits Of Mindful Movement With Charlotte Holmes
Exploring breaking out of your comfort zone and the benefits of mindful movement, be that through yoga or a 2am 20km+ run!
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Preparing For Ultra X 125 Azores With Pau Capell
Arguably the current world’s best ultra trail runner, the great Pau Capell chats about Ultra X 125 Azores - his first Ultra X event!
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Breaking The Backyard Ultra World Record With John Stocker
We speak to John Stocker about his phenomenal record breaking performance at the Suffolk Backyard Ultra.
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A Competitors’ Experience Of TRIBE Relay Across Scotland by Ultra X
What it's like to do a non-stop 24 hour relay across Scotland!
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Ultra Marathon Volunteering
Juliette Denny discusses crewing at Ultra X events and why it can be such a fulfilling experience.
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My First Trail Race
Steph Elswood discusses her first experience of trail racing at the Spring Trail Series by Ultra X.
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Running In Mind
Dan shares his journey of recovery and tells how he helps inspire thousands of others to speak up about their own personal battles.
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24 Hour Ultra Marathon Fuelling Strategy
Renee McGregor shares some nutrition and hydration strategies for fuelling four marathons in 24 hours.
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Being An Ultra X Performance Partner
In this interview we explore what it takes to be an Ultra X performance partner, the importance of S&C, and why resilience is so fundamental to success in ultra running.
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How To Stay Safe On The Trails
Katie Hickling gives her top tips on how to stay safe when trail running.
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How To Stay Hydrated During The Spring Trail Series By Ultra X
Alongside pacing, foot care, and energy intake, hydration is one of the most important factors for success during your Spring Trail Series by Ultra X event.
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Being An Ultra X Ambassador
James Cooke is an incredible friend to Ultra X and a part of our ambassador team. We talked to James about the community he has become an integral part of.
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Author Robert Martineau On His New Book, Waypoints
Robert Martineau is a co-founder of TRIBE, a great friend of Ultra X, and he's now an author too! We chatted to Rob about his new book, Waypoints.
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50k Training Plan
We have designed the ultimate 16-week 50k training plan for those looking to take on their first ultra marathon.
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Sabrina Pace-Humphreys On Co-Founding Black Trail Runners
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is a mother of four and grandmother of two. We discussed her amazing story and her mission to increase diversity in trail running.
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Best Ultra Marathons For Beginners 2021
The ultimate list of the best ultramarathons for beginners in the world, including races in the UK, New Zealand, Botswana and Kenya.
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Making Sense Of Your Training Data
It seems that, with each new generation of GPS watch, there is more and more data available. But which metrics are the most important?
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The Greatest 100 Mile Races In The World 2021
The ultimate list of the best 100 mile ultramarathons in the world, including races in the USA, England, Wales, Colombia and Nepal.
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